I came across this article in the New York Times titled “Parents’ Financial Support May Not Help College Grades” and immediately thought of Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. That’s the funny thing about the law: it tends to pop up everywhere you look. So, what…

By Joshua E. Stern I’ve been working on compiling a guide to conflict resolution in divorce and family law cases and I came across the Wholistic Stress Control Institute’s “10 Strategies For Conflict Resolution.”  I must admit, I had never head of the organization prior to finding this list.  In…

By Joshua E. Stern I don’t do a lot of product promotion on this site (and I never will) because family law is an inherently personal practice area.  People feel vulnerable and the legal process can overwhelm them at times.  The last thing anyone needs is a suggestion that he…

By Joshua E. Stern I recommend anyone reading this post to listen to the Chicago Family LawCast installment on financial disclosures. This is more of a supplement. In Cook County, Illinois, financial disclosures are governed by Cook County Rules 13.3.1 and 13.3.2.  Your family law attorney will know them well.  In…

By Joshua E. Stern This one topic isn’t especially exciting, but it’s ALL CAPS important.  It’s not uncommon for a final family law judgment to leave at least a few issues unresolved.  In divorces, it could be issues of maintenance or a contribution to the minor child’s college expenses. In…